Trump Shoots Himself In Foot.

[Zacs-Master]

Trade war: Trump raises tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48210313

I love the fact that the Beeb have chosen to show a picture of the Stars & Stripes being made.

[ToraToraTora]

why is that shooting himself in the foot? Surely it means the US suppliers of the goods in question now have improved sales opportunities? Generally I am not a fan of this sort of protectionism but I can see the intention.

[naomi24]

He said he'd do it.

[Zacs-Master]

You don’t think it’s ironic that because of his decision, Americans will be paying more for the flag of their country (which they’re oft fond of flying......bleedin everywhere)?

[naomi24]

Great! More jobs and all that goes with that.

[Zacs-Master]

Eh? How do you equate higher cost of imported items with more jobs? Or did you mean in China?

[naomi24]

Well, maybe some current imports - like flags - will now be made in the US. Just a thought.

[Zacs-Master]

Right.....

[jim360]

This is exactly the sort of sharp, incisive economic analysis I've come to expect from AB.

[naomi24]

^Some //sharp, incisive economic analysis //. More like something out of the PP stable.

[Zacs-Master]

Then I suggest you stop contributing, N.

[Spicerack]

Even the most obvious of concepts seems to fly right over your head, Zacsy. Bless.

[Zacs-Master]

C’mon then, Jim. Put us all right.....

[Zacs-Master]

Ah, another contributor who can criticise but add *** all to the thread.

[Spicerack]

I'm sure Jim was on your side. Mightn't be now.

[Zacs-Master]

Spicey, that would imply you think I was talking sense which contradicts your earlier post. You can’t have it both ways.

[Spicerack]

No. It would imply that I think Jim talks as much *** as you do.
Calm down a bit, You'll be doing yourself a mischief.

[Zacs-Master]

Perfectly calm here, spicey.

[-Talbot-]

I love these educational threads.




Watch and learn Talbot watch and learn.

[ToraToraTora]

better get the jelly out, more jobs because people will buy US versions if they are cheaper. US flags are dearer from China, not from US manufacturers? Geddit?

[Zacs-Master]

You really thing the US public care where their products are made? Once again there’s no jelly. Just your failure to understand economics. And stop it with the Nags Head ‘geddit’ comments.